Ring-billed Gull
Ring-billed Gull
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A highly adaptable and ubiquitous medium-sized gull, easily recognized by the prominent black ring around its bill. It thrives in both natural and human-altered landscapes.
Where to spot
Primarily a North American species, breeding widely across Canada and the northern USA. Winters extensively across the USA, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Occasionally seen in Europe as a vagrant. Found near coasts, large lakes, rivers, agricultural fields, and urban areas.
How to spot
The most distinctive feature is the prominent black ring around its yellow bill. Also look for yellow-green legs and relatively pale gray upperparts with black wingtips.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in much of its wintering range. Breeding occurs from spring to summer in northern areas.
Where to spot
Primarily a North American species, breeding widely across Canada and the northern USA. Winters extensively across the USA, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Occasionally seen in Europe as a vagrant. Found near coasts, large lakes, rivers, agricultural fields, and urban areas.
How to spot
The most distinctive feature is the prominent black ring around its yellow bill. Also look for yellow-green legs and relatively pale gray upperparts with black wingtips.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in much of its wintering range. Breeding occurs from spring to summer in northern areas.
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Vlaskop
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By Crisco 1492 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37190114
The Ring-billed Gull's diet is incredibly varied, including fish, insects, eggs, small mammals, and a significant amount of human-provided food from landfills and fast-food parking lots.
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- Recently spotted
- 15 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 1 week ago
Monthly observations
3 observations
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